COVID-19 testing now available for all Ohioans
Governor DeWine announced on Thursday that Ohio is expanding its COVID-19 testing to include anyone, including those who are at low-risk or asymptomatic.
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State, city address police reform
In the aftermath of civil unrest over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and criticism of the reaction by Columbus police to protests, officials at the Statehouse and Columbus City Hall are taking measures toward police reform.
Calls for senator to resign over use of “colored”
The American Civil Liberties Union, the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, the and other groups are are calling for state Sen. Steve Huffman to step down following his comments during a hearing for a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis.
Zoo, Rock Hall open
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland are reopening.
Young named Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year
Buckeye All-American Chase Young was named Thursday as the Big Ten Conference’s Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year.
Crew, Cincinnati in same tournament group
Major League Soccer has announced the pairings for its tournament, to be held next month in Florida.
MLS to resume with tournament in Florida, no sp[ectators
Major League Soccer is set to resume its season with a tournament starting July 8 in Florida.
Weekly jobless claims tick back upward
The number of Ohioans filing first-time claims for unemployment benefits increased last week after seven straight weeks of declines.
Storm downs trees, knocks out power
A strong, fast-moving storm knocked down poles, trees and power lines across central Ohio Wednesday, prompting thunderstorm and tornado warnings though no confirmed twisters touched down.
Protesters target Columbus, Confederacy
Symbols of oppression and racism — including the Confederacy and Christopher Columbus — have again become national flash-points in the wake of the death of a black man at hands of police and the resulting days of protesting in large cities and small towns across the country.